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Mahmoud Salem:
Hi all

I'm preparing my popping gear now for the red sea(targeting mostly GTs up to 25 kg trevallies and Bohar snappers); so I'll have many questions in the upcoming month
Currently I'm waiting for Smith GTK 77 to arrive

-I just got a Heru Wahoo 150gm, Nomad website says"Best rigged with 2 x owner SJ-41 11/0 hooks on the belly and an Owner 9/0 Jobu or 7/0 shout on the tail for casting" I'd love to know what are the suitable size Owner trebles for lure balance if I decide to go that way.

-Same question for Halco Roosta 125 gm?

-Any body recommends the Sebile splashers?

-Last question, I'm currently waiting for my tackle shop to get Cubers in more sizes/colors, will the 150gm be an overkill to work properly with the GTK 77, so I'd rather stick with the 125gm, and what will be the suitable size Owner trebles for both

Thanks alot
Mahmoud Salem

Mark Harris:
Mahmoud, on trebles for for the Wahoo150  - use Owner 5/0 middle and tail.

For the Roosta I have seen them used successfully with both 4/0 and 5/0 Owner-size trebles.

For Cuberas I usually use 5/0 on the 150 and 4/0 on the 125. The 125 will take 5/0s but  I think sits better with 4/0s.

Mahmoud Salem:

--- Quote from: Mark Harris on February 24, 2013, 10:27:16 PM ---Mahmoud, on trebles for for the Wahoo150  - use Owner 5/0 middle and tail.

For the Roosta I have seen them used successfully with both 4/0 and 5/0 Owner-size trebles.

For Cuberas I usually use 5/0 on the 150 and 4/0 on the 125. The 125 will take 5/0s but  I think sits better with 4/0s.

--- End quote ---

Dear Mark, your recommendations are for ST66 I guess?

Chris Dennis:
I've used the Roosta successfully with a pair of ST76 5/0's but found that the same hooks will sink the Sebile Splasher. I'll be experimenting with some different hooks on the Splasher prior to my next trip !

Brandon Khoo:
The Roosta might still float with ST76s on it but they really are not ideal. If you want to use the ST76, I'd suggest you go to the 4/0 or use ST66 5/0.

The 125 Cubera is generally fine with two ST66 5/0s. The 4/0s are good too.

There are no absolutes with hooks, Mahmoud. Assming a lure still is able to float with the hooks, what will happens is that the heavier hooks will keep the lure down a bit more but it may spend a bit of time sub-surface. The lighter hooks will see the lure rise and recover faster but it will also be easier to pull it out of the water. Your popping style also has quite an impact on this. That is why it is important to test the lures with different hook configurations to see what suits you. What may be perfect for another angler may not work for you at all.

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